Anti-Ice Panel Flashcards
When do you use engine anti-ice?
When OAT (Ground) / TAT (Flight) 10˚ C or below with visible moisture present Prior to and during descent in icing conditions (excluding temperatures below –40˚ C SAT)
What is the exception to the engine anti-ice rule?
Do not use engine anti-ice during climb and cruise when the temperature is below –40˚ C SAT
What does a FAULT light in the ENG ANTI ICE pushbutton indicate?
Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement
With ENG ANTI ICE ON what indications will you see?
Blue ENG ANTI ICE light ON
ECAM: ENG ANTI ICE
N1 limit is reduced (amber tick on N1 indicator)
N1 idle is increased
With engine anti-ice ON, is your descent affected?
Yes, because idle thrust is increased
What happens if you turn on the WING ANTI ICE switch on the ground?
The wing anti-icing valves will open for a 30 second test
What part of the wing is heated?
Outboard 3 slats
When do the wing anti-ice valves automatically close?
On landing
Bleed leak detected
Loss of electrical power
What does the amber FAULT light in the WING ANTI ICE pushbutton indicate?
Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement
Low pressure is detected
In what position do the Wing and Engine Anti-Ice valves fail if electrical power is lost?
Wing – valves CLOSE
Engine – valves OPEN
